After
313, the Catholic church became public. The head of the Church was proclaimed
Bishop of Rome (the Pope). At this time in church rites and ordinances,
penetrate which isn't in the Bible:
-
a celebration of Sunday instead of Saturday (Decree 321, Constantine of
Laodicea Cathedral of 364)
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reverence of icons (finalized in 787 A.D.)
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the order of worship, liturgy of St. Basil the great (370)
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the sign of the cross (360, Confirmed in 680 )
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the adoration of the Virgin Mary and Saints (715)
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Gold vestments of priests (600 g)
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candle light at any time of the day (545)
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the custom of praying to the East (532)
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sprinkled with water (682)
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the censing of the incense (337)
The
Catholic Church was first unified. In 395 the Roman Empire was shared on the
West and East.
Centre
of West - Rome under Pope
Center
East - Constantinople under the Caesar (it became the capital in 330 with this
and started dividing the Church)
The
Eastern Church in the late 5th century became the lead the emperor himself, and
Dad had the influence of only to the West. (He was too far away to the emperor
was the one. Another in its home turf has combined political and spiritual
authority.)
The
difference in philosophy:
West
- more practical, but not interested in theology (interpretation dogmas)
East
-dealt with theological issues in philosophical spirit
Other
differences:
West East
1.
The clergy banned 1.
Resolved white clergy marriages
getting married (not accepting monasticism)
2.
The priests were allowed to shave beard
2. The priests were to wear beard
3.
Considered Latin language the most important
3. Considered the main (Special) Greek
4.
Added to the Nicene Creed, 4. Believes
that the spirit proceeds from the father only
That the Holy Spirit proceeds "from
the son" in the name of the Son (John 14.26; 16.59)
5.
Advocated the worship of icons, statues, 5. Drove the worship of statues,
but left
and crosses icons
(strict Canon) and the cross
In
addition, from the outset, controversy over the date of Easter.
In
the 9th century in the Eastern Orthodox Church made the brothers Cyril
(Constantine) and Methodius from Thessaloniki. They invented our alphabet and
translated the Bible into Slavic language is also taught in schools and Church
Slavonic in Church Slavonic. (The papacy also believed that one can only serve
God in three languages: Hebrew, Greek and Latin.)
Treatment
of Slavs: 864 - Bulgaria under Tsar Boris baptized ; 965 - christened Olga the
Princess, and her grandson, 988, Vladimir was baptized and baptized the Kievan
Rus. In the mid-9th century, Pope Nicholas I tried to influence the appointment
of the head of the East-churches - Patriarch of Constantinople (Pope towered
over all the Patriarchs). But the Byzantines rebelled against that. In the
middle of the 11th century the Patriarch Michael accused the Catholics for being
used for communion unleavened bread (Exodus 13, Mt 26.26). Pope Leo IX sent to
Byzantium cardinal Gumbert and other legates to resolve the dispute, but it did
not help. July 16, 1054, the Roman they laid on the altar of the Cathedral of
the Holy Sophia in Constantinople of the alienation of the Patriarch and his
followers. Patriarch in response betrayed his dad and the hierarchy of the
anathema. (This anathema (mutual) was noted December 7, 1965, Paul VI and Afinagor. )
Since
then, the Eastern Church became independent. The two churches laid claim to the
title of "the Catholic (Universal) Church", but since that name
established for Rome, the Eastern Church became known as the Orthodox (i.e.
Orthodox).
Until
the 14th century in the Orthodox Church there, significant changes in
doctrines, and in the work. After 1453, when the Ottoman Turks captured
Constantinople, he lost importance, and the leaders of the Russian Orthodox
faith became Russian Patriarchs. On the development of the Russian Church also
had the effect of Tatar yoke (1237-1480), when Russia was “cut” from
Constantinople. After 1453, the residence of the Russian Metropolitan was moved
from
Kiev to Moscow (away from Constantinople, closer to the King), and metropolitan
became dependent on the influence of secular government. He was soon elected
the Metropolitan of Moscow and all Russia. " In 1589, the Russian Orthodox
Church became the National Church (Patriarhat). Moscow announced the third Rome
(1 - Rome, 2 - Constantinople).
Then
in the Russian church split. After 1650, the Patriarch Nikon introduced the CD Patriarch
Nikon introduced the “baptism” with three fingers instead of two-fingers. Here
there was a movement against it, led by Avvakum (old believers, who then chased
and Avvakum was burned as heretic.
In
1722, Peter reformed the administration of the Church. When the Patriarch
Athanasius, Peter rebuked to choose a new Patriarch, and placed over the Church
Holy Synod, which governed the civilian official, subordinate to the King. So were
merged Church and State. This continued until 1917.
The
ROC is anti-Semitism, like Frank, and hidden. The church gradually increased
hatred towards Jews (they have forgotten that the Jews formed the basis of the
first pillar, Church). The Constitution of Pilip Orlik public faith orthodoxy
and has declared against all other faiths, especially Jews. In the early 20th
century it was fabricated so-called "Beilis file" about the murder of
the boy, in which criminal- Jews who allegedly put Easter Matsu blood Orthodox
"(Gen. 9.4, Lev 3.17). In 1905 he founded the "Union of the Russian
people (the Union of Michael the Archangel), - against the Socialists and Jews.
At about the same time massacres. Recently the society was created
"memory", which continues the traditions of the black hundreds '. In
1990 year was brutally murdered Alexander Myen (Jew and reformer in orthodoxy),
which the leader of the "Memory" Vasilyev called "dangerous
heretic.
In
1917, the Communists took power in Russia. They Decree separated the Church
from the State and again was allowed to choose the Patriarch. In 1917-23, the
persecution of the RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH: the confiscation of church
property, depriving the clergy the right to vote, prohibition of religious
education. At 1923-28, direct persecution have atheistic propaganda (the
anti-religious carnivals, education Union militant atheistic Cove, discrediting
the Church). But it's not having success. Then Stalin in 1928-39 in the drastic measures to prevent the closure
of services (and destruction) of churches and monasteries (~ 10%, not recovered
to this day). Only in 1929, 1400 temples closed - the redone for secular
purposes (clubs, gyms, etc.). On the place of the Temple of Christ
Savior
wanted to build the Palace of the Soviets, but never built. Many priests have
become agents of bodies (GPU-NKVD-KGB) and delivered to parishioners. However,
in 1937 half of the population of Russia kept the faith in Christ. Then ceased “atheistic
carnavals” shafts and the teaching of atheism in schools. In 1941 the Church
supported the Soviet Government during the war and has made religious
tolerance, but not complete freedom.
In
1988, the landscape changed. On the occasion of the 1000-anniversary of the
baptism of Government Gorbachev appointed his celebration. Gorbachev met with
the Patriarch Pimen and arranged a lavish concert at the Kremlin Palace, where
gathered for the Communist Party and their forums were held commemorative
meetings.
Some
people began to quote Dan 12.1 "and the word" Michael "Add
word" Tagged "(We owe Gorbachev freedom of conscience). After that,
and the Protestants got the discretion to do. December 25, 1989, the first
Protestant preacher (Robert Schuller) speaking of saws on the Central
television. In 1991, the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin was blessed by
the Patriarch.
Modern
orthodoxy is closer ties with other churches. In 1965, the they pdmi agreed
with Rome, but continue to accuse Catholics of heresy. They also try to blufftake
the Protestants. In 1993, the Supreme Council of Russia passed a law on
religions, where It is the leading role of orthodoxy and Protestants limited
rights (they fright place "invasion" of preachers from the West). Currently
in the orthodoxy has occupied split; in Ukraine there are 3 Orthodox Church - Moscow
Patriarchate,The Kyivan Patriarchate and Autocephalous Church. Rulers, seeing
the value of the Church, “make advances” with it
- they go to Temple, swear on the Bible, met with clergy. The Ortodoxism
still inspires all aversion to Protestant churches.
What
is happening now with orthodoxy and other churches, points to the most while.
It's their rapprochement and cooperation with the State (Rev 13.11-17). You must
stay awake and pray about getting of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2.32).
